US Bridges

State Farm Road over Winkler Creek

FairPosted for load

Watauga County, North Carolina · .02MI.W.JCT.FURMAN Rd. · Structure no. 000000001890173

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Farm Road over Winkler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Farm Road over Winkler Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Farm Road
CrossesWinkler Creek
Location.02MI.W.JCT.FURMAN Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20157, -81.65299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Farm Road over Winkler Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Farm Road over Winkler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State Farm Road over Winkler Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Farm Road over Winkler Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Farm Road over Winkler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.